OPERATING ENGINEER-GROUP C. CDA-2023 

Job Number:

381537

Description

OPERATING ENGINEER – GROUP C. 

BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

These positions are open to the public and to all current city employees covered under the terms of the City's collective bargaining agreement with the INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS, LOCAL 399 (BU #12).

IF YOU ARE A CURRENT CITY EMPLOYEE AND WANT TO EXERCISE YOUR CONTRACTUAL RIGHTS TO BID, YOU MUST APPLY ON THE BID ONLY SITE AT: www.cityofchicago.org/CAREERS 

(Once the website opens, scroll down and click on the button titled “Bid Opportunities.”)

IN ADDITION, YOU MUST CHECK THE BOX ON THE CAREERS APPLICATION TITLED "ALREADY EMPLOYED BY THIS COMPANY", CORRECTLY ENTER YOUR EMPLOYEE ID, AND SELECT THE CORRECT BARGAINING UNIT. YOU MUST USE THE EMPLOYEE NUMBER FOUND ON THE UPPER LEFT-HAND CORNER OF YOUR PAY CHECK STUB LABELED “PAYEE/EMPLOYEE NUMBER.”

(NO OTHER FORMAT OR SYSTEM CAN BE USED TO OBTAIN YOUR EMPLOYEE NUMBER). 

FAILURE TO CHECK THE “ALREADY EMPLOYED BY THIS COMPANY” BOX, ENTER YOUR EMPLOYEE ID, AND SELECT THE CORRECT BARGAINING UNIT WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION.

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 6 (six)

CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION 

Under immediate supervision, operates and maintains steam turbine and electric motor-driven pumps, high pressure boilers, fans, and heating and air conditioning units in City buildings, water purification plants, heating and refrigeration plants, and pumping stations, and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Operates and maintains high pressure boilers, steam and electric turbines, fans, air compressors, and pumps by reading gauges and adjusting valves to maintain a constant flow of water supply to the heating element
• Performs regular, scheduled maintenance on boilers and heaters to ensure that equipment is maintained in operating condition
• Inspects, maintains and repairs heating, ventilation, and air conditioning units
• Cleans, oils, and lubricates pumps, motors, and related mechanical equipment
• Adjusts equipment, machinery, and valves to prevent malfunctions and regulates the operation of steam and water units
• Reads gauges and charts to ensure that proper speeds, pressures, and temperatures are maintained
• Regulates the appropriate level of building heat, ventilation, and air conditioning temperatures
• Visually inspects joints and pipe connections in order to identify leaks
• Replaces filters on ventilation equipment
• Reports equipment malfunctions, leaks, abnormal readings, or other equipment and facilities problems to supervisor
• Maintains general cleanliness of assigned work area
• Maintains a monthly productivity report
• Performs other related duties as required.

CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION

Location: O’Hare International Airport

Hours: 40 per week

Shifts/Days Off: Vary, Holidays and Weekends.

Note: Days and shifts to be covered on as needed (24/7) basis

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE.

Candidates selected for hire must pass an airport background check, a Drug Test and a Security Treat Assessment (STA).

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

A combination of education, training, and experience suitable to obtain a Stationary Engineer’s License.

Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications

A valid Stationary Engineer's license issued by the City of Chicago is required

Certification as a Universal technician as required by 40CFR part 82 subpart F of the EPA.

A valid Illinois Driver's License is required.

Candidates selected for hire must pass a Ground Motor Vehicle Operating Regulation Basic Driving test (Yellow Stripe) administered by the Chicago Department of Aviation, within 60 days of hire.

Candidates selected for hire must pass an airport background check, a Drug Test and a Security Treat Assessment (STA).

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Exposure to loud noise
• Exposure to extreme temperatures
• Exposure to fumes or dust
• Exposure to oily or wet environment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Substantial lifting (up to 50 pounds) is required
• Ability to stand and walk for extended or continuous periods of time
• Ability to quickly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with one's body, arms, and/or legs
• Ability to move one's hands and arms to grasp or manipulate objects

NOTE: To be considered for this position you must provide information about your educational background and your work experience. You must include job titles, dates of employment, and specific job duties. (If you are a current City employee, Acting Up cannot be considered.) If you fail to provide this information at the time you submit your application, it will be incomplete and you will not be considered for this position. There are three ways to provide the information: 1) you may attach a resume; 2) you may paste a resume; or 3) you can complete the online resume fields.

Education & Employment Verification: Please be advised that if you are selected to be hired you must provide, upon request, adequate information regarding your educational and employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position for which you are applying. If you received your degree internationally, all international transcripts/diploma must be accompanied by a Foreign Credential Evaluation. If the City of Chicago cannot verify this information, any offer extended to you will be withdrawn and you will not be hired.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: 

This position requires candidates to PASS a skills’ assessment TEST and to answer AFFIRMATIVELY a Willingness and Ability Questionnaire in order to be considered. Bidders who successfully apply for the position, meet the minimum qualifications, and PASS a skills’ assessment TEST, will be hired in seniority order and according to the CBA rules. NON-BIDDERS who successfully apply for the position, meet the minimum qualifications, PASS a skills’ assessment TEST, and answer AFFIRMATIVELY a Willingness and Ability Questionnaire, will be hired in LOTTERY ORDER.

NOTE: You must provide your valid U.S. driver's license at time of processing.

NOTE: You must provide your professional license and/or training certificates at time of processing.

Candidates selected for hire must pass an airport background check, a Drug Test and a Security Treat Assessment (STA).

Evaluation: Your initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application form and documents submitted with the application. Applications must be submitted by the individual applicant. No second party applications will be accepted. 

Residency Requirement: All employees of the City must be actual residents of the City as outlined in 2-152-050 of the City of Chicago Municipal Code.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation due to disability or pregnancy in order to participate in the application process, please contact the City of Chicago, Department of Human Resources, at 312-744-4976 (voice) or 312-744-5035 (TTY). Please be prepared to provide information in support of your reasonable accommodation request. 

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ANY AND ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.

City of Chicago Department of Human Resources

Lori E. Lightfoot, Mayor Christopher Owen, Commissioner

Please note, all positions with the City of Chicago close promptly at 11:59pm C.D.T. Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59p.m. CDT on May 14th, 2023. No exceptions will be made.

Job Posting

: May 1, 2023, 5:00:00 AM | 

Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External

: May 15, 2023, 4:59:00 AM

BU: 12 | Salary: $51.34 hourly 

Pay Basis

:Yearly

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